Travel With A Purpose

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re heading to Camp Bee, where Earl’s simple maintenance project turns into a story folks will be telling for years. Join Earl, Pearl, and Doc Martin for a little laughter, a lesson in ladder safety, and a reminder that a joyful heart is good medicine.  Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reached the end of a busy day and realized that something important never received your attention even though everything you did was worthwhile? Today on Travel With a Purpose, we’ll explore what happens when good things crowd out other good things, and how a moment to pause and seek God’s wisdom can help us recognize what needs our attention most. Support the show I...

Send us Fan Mail When we head out on a Sojourn, we look forward to serving, encouraging others, and sharing the love of Jesus. A little preparation to protect our rigs and the homes we leave behind can help us travel with greater peace of mind. Today, I’m bringing back an earlier conversation with an outstanding young man, Travis Ray. At the time of our interview, Travis served with our local poli...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Earl and Pearl encounter something completely unexpected beside a Louisiana interstate? By the time Earl tells the story at the lodge, a six-foot alligator has become a twenty-foot monster capable of ripping the bumper from their RV! Inspired by an actual travel experience, this lighthearted episode reminds us to remain alert for unexpected hazards along the high...

Send us Fan Mail Our travels depend on countless people we may never meet. Sometimes we only notice them when something interrupts our plans. In this episode of Travel With a Purpose , a traffic jam with Earl and Pearl, and a real-life internet outage offer a reminder that prayer and gratitude can change the way we see an inconvenience and the people working behind the scenes to help us along our...

Send us Fan Mail Earl and Pearl Traveler are back on the road, and this time a little rain turns into a whole lot more than Earl bargained for. In this lighthearted episode of Travel With A Purpose , a stormy drive becomes a reminder about RV safety, good judgment, and knowing when it’s wiser to pull over and wait. Join Earl, Pearl, Miles, and Miss Gypsy for a rainy-road adventure with a few laugh...

Send us Fan Mail Every RVer knows the feeling when a sign suddenly warns, “Low Clearance Ahead.” You check the height of your rig, slow down, and decide whether the road ahead is safe. Those signs aren’t there to spoil the journey. They’re there to protect us. Life has warning signs too. In this episode of Travel With a Purpose, we look at what an RV clearance sign can teach us about wisdom, repen...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Earl, Pearl, Ronnie, and Vicki head to Branson for a relaxing RV adventure? Plenty of laughter, a close encounter with a campground tree, Earl's "fudge research project," and an unforgettable evening of sharing stories around the campsite. In this lighthearted episode, Earl once again proves that every trip has the potential to become an adventure....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been absolutely certain you were looking at one thing...only to discover it was something entirely different? Well, today's story proves that before you sound the alarm, it might be worth taking one more look. Then again...if you know Pearl Traveler, taking one more look probably wasn't an option! Let's head to Camp Bee for the unforgettable tale of Pe...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever ignored a warning sign because you thought, "It'll probably be fine"? Earl did...and it led to one unforgettable day. In this episode Earl decides to take an elevator that is clearly marked "Out of Order." What begins as a simple trip to pay an insurance bill quickly turns into an unexpected visit from the fire department, an embarrassed resc...

Send us Fan Mail Miles is always ready for an adventure, but this time his curiosity leads him into a chase that Earl and Pearl wish they could stop! When a striped stranger disappears into the bushes, Miles races after it without thinking about the consequences. Join Earl, Pearl, and Miles for a lighthearted story that reminds us that not everything worth chasing is good for us. Along the way, we...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when something starts chewing the wiring under your RV? If you're Earl, you head straight to the farm supply store, buy the strongest critter repellent you can find, and decide that if a little works, a whole lot must work even better!  Join Earl and Pearl for another laugh-filled adventure as one well-intentioned repair turns their motorhome into the most avoi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Travel With a Purpose , I a memorable story from Camp Bee following a devastating winter storm, when a broken water pipe taught a lesson far greater than plumbing repairs.   Discover how we often spend our time treating the symptoms of life's problems while overlooking their true source. Through practical illustrations, biblical insight, and encouragement f...

Send us Fan Mail  Join Earl and Pearl as a friendly game of Hand and Foot at Camp Bee leads to an unforgettable recommendation from Patt Rains. Her suggestion? A trip to nearby Jefferson, Texas, and the famous Kitt's Kornbread Sandwich Shop.  What begins as curiosity quickly turns into one of Earl's favorite dining adventures when he discovers a jalapeño cornbread and fried bologna sandw...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast! Today we're headed back to Camp Bee for another adventure with everyone's favorite Sojourners, Earl and Pearl Traveler. Most of us have volunteered for a job that seemed simple enough at the time. After all, how difficult could it be? That's exactly what Earl thought when he volunteered to make coffee for the Thursday night potluck at the Lod...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Earl and Pearl find themselves in a place called Catfish County, serving alongside retired Marine Bob Diseker and his wife Deannie, as well as David and Sheila Little. Their destination is a small country congregation with about fifteen faithful members, many of whom have worshiped together for decades.  The work list looks familiar enough: painting, repai...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Earl and Pearl Traveler discover what happens when Patt shows up with the famous words, “I’ve got a little project.” What follows is a whirlwind of hedge trimming, flowerbeds, devotionals, sore muscles, Hand and Foot competition, and one very exhausted Earl Traveler trying to survive what may be the most productive day in Camp Bee history. So grab a cup of coff...

Send us Fan Mail Today we join Earl and Pearl Traveler as they embark on their very first Sojourn. Excitement is running high as they arrive to help prepare for Vacation Bible School at the Friendly Church of Christ. For Earl, the week brings an extra honor as he serves as a first-time Co-Team Leader alongside Team Leader Larry Little. Along the way there are paint projects, repairs, decorations,...

Send us Fan Mail Well, Earl is up to it again.  Only this time, with good intentions, as usual, it turns out to be a lot of bubble trouble as he decides to suprise Pearl by doing the laundry. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re taking a lighthearted ride through one of life’s most relatable adventures... forgetting the little things. Whether you’ve ever driven off with the power cord still plugged in, left the antenna up, or discovered somthing else you forgot, you’re in good company.   Earl and Pearl are back, and this time, their first official Sojourn rollout from Camp Bee become...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we meet Green Dots Earl and Pearl Traveler, along with their trusty companions, Miles the poodle and Miss Gypsy the orange tabby, as they experience one of the great rites of passage for every Sojourner: arriving at camp, finding your spot, and discovering that parking a big rig under pressure may require prayer, patience, and preferably Pearl giving directions. This is...

Send us Fan Mail Defensive driving is more than safe travel. It is stewardship. It is protecting the lives God has entrusted to us, caring for those who share the road, and making choices that reflect patience, wisdom, and preparation. Today, we are talking about RV defensive driving. From understanding stopping distances and blind spots to preparing for weather, road conditions, and the unexpecte...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore the story behind the story of one of America's most unusual named cities.  We're going to learn about the story behind the name of the town, Toad Suck, Arkansas.  Yes… Toad. Suck. Now before you reach for the map to double-check, let me assure you, this is not a typo, a prank, or a dare gone wrong. This is a real place, with a real history, and...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to turn your travel into something meaningful? Do you want to know more about Sojourning?  Or perhaps, you need a gentle reminder of why our mission matters. This episode highlights why being part of Sojourners makes a difference and how it creates lasting impact in churches and communities. Learn how you can serve, grow, and connect while living out your faith wherever the...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen? In this episode of Travel With A Purpose , we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to. It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. B...